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Vertical Farming with Square Mile Farms
This innovative company will be teaming up with the Guild to demonstrate vertical farming at the next apprentice Discovery Day being held...
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Jul 8, 20242 min read
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200 years of The Crown Estate Paving Commission
Friday 21st June 2024 saw the anniversary of the Crown Estate Paving Commission. Residents and subscribers from the Regents Park Estate...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
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London Gardens Network
London Gardens Network - had another successful seminar at Kew Gardens this year. With a fabulous line up of speakers including Sheila...
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Apr 23, 20241 min read
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Adam Stoter - Freedom of the City
We are so pleased so see Adam Stoter receive the Freedom of the City of London as part of the process of becoming a Liveryman with the...
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Mar 31, 20241 min read
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Welcome to Darren Share MBE
Darren joined the Royal Parks in January as the new Director of Parks having moved from Birmingham City Council. He has been involved...
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Feb 19, 20241 min read
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A Garden to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Parks has been putting together plans for a garden in the heart of The Regent’s Park, tucked behind the Broad Walk, and metres...
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Feb 19, 20241 min read
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The Royal Parks Guild Discovery Day 2023
"A day packed with so much it is difficult to capture it all." The delegates entered the Hampton Court grounds through the impressive...
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Feb 19, 20242 min read
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The wheel turns full circle at Richmond Park
In the early 1990’s all gardening and maintenance services were sadly contracted out across the Royal Parks after having an inhouse...
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Sep 30, 20231 min read
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National Portait Gallery Re-opening
The National Gallery reopens to the public with a painting held by the Museum of London depicting Apsley Gate, Hyde Park in 1918.
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Jul 6, 20231 min read
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London Heritage Quarter Trail
The Victoria Business Improvement District has placed animal sculptures in the Victoria, Westminster and Whitehall area - including...
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Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Apprentice Awards Day
The Guild is looking forward to the Royal Parks Guild Apprentice Awards ceremony on the 23 November. It should be a great event with the...
Mike Fitt
Nov 4, 20221 min read
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Cosy up to free ‘Winter Warmer’ online talks
Grab a cup of tea and immerse yourself in the fascinating stories of the Royal Parks in a series of free ‘Winter Warmer’ online talks,...
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Nov 3, 20221 min read
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Member Update - Alex Ioannou
Sometimes it is lovely to hear from our members on their travels. Alex Ioannou who featured in a members update last year has been...
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Nov 3, 20221 min read
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Book Review – London in the Wild
A great little book forwarded by Chris Packham is an accessible and a delightful read. Several authors come together to write a little...
Andrew Warnes
Nov 3, 20221 min read
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Black History Month – The Garden Trust
We just wanted to mark the end of Black History Month with something we pick up on Twitter. The Garden Trust posted some images for...
Andrew Warnes
Nov 3, 20221 min read
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The Royal Parks Annual Report
We are pleased to share The Royal Parks’ Annual Report and Accounts 2021–22, which can be accessed on TRP’s website by clicking on the...
Andrew Warnes
Nov 3, 20221 min read
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Great Crested Grebes Bag Top Photo Prize
Haringey resident Andrew Palmer has been crowned the winner of The Royal Parks’ birding photography competition. The winning photo...
Andrew Warnes
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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The Floral Tributes; A Pilgrim’s Progress
This is follow-up to a short note I drafted in September for the Royal Parks Guild Bulletin, I was unable to make the long queues for the...
Andrew Warnes
Nov 3, 20221 min read
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London In Bloom – Young Gardener of the Year
The Royal Parks Guild has sponsored the London in Bloom Young Gardener of the Year. We are keen to make sure we are supporting and...
Andrew Warnes
Oct 1, 20221 min read
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The Royal Parks Guild – Park Champions
Things we have been up to… Park Champions A few months ago the Guild Board agreed to promote voluntary support, in advisory role, to...
Andrew Warnes
Oct 1, 20222 min read
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